Nipple Correction Surgery

If you're unhappy with your breasts, it can have a huge impact on your self-confidence. A large proportion of women and men suffer from asymmetrical, inverted or protruding nipples, which not only affects your self-image but can also be a source of pain and discomfort. Nipple correction surgery is a common procedure that can be performed under a local anaesthetic, and recovery is usually quick. Whether your surgery reduces the height and width of your nipple or corrects a nipple inversion, the procedure offers a simple solution that will restore your confidence and give you natural-looking nipples.

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WHO IS THIS FOR

Patients who are suffering from pain or discomfort due to an issue with their nipples.

Patients who are suffering from a lack of confidence due to inverted or oversized nipples.

RECOVERY TIME

Nipple correction surgery is a relatively straightforward procedure, with a short recovery period of about one to two days.

SUCCESS

Nipple correction surgery has a high rate of success, with around 97.8% of patients on average being pleased with the results of their procedure.

TREATMENT DURATION

Nipple correction surgery usually takes around one hour.

POTENTIAL RISKS & SIDE EFFECTS

Scarring

Pain

Infection

Asymmetry of the nipples

Nipple could invert once again

The milk duct could be damaged, which would hinder any future breastfeeding.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

What is nipple correction surgery?

Nipples come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, but inverted nipples, oversized nipples or irregular nipples can reduce your confidence and cause pain or discomfort. Nipple correction surgery aims to correct any abnormalities or nipple conditions, reducing the height or width of the nipple or areola, or correcting an inverted nipple.
There are three different types of nipple surgery, all of which address a different issue.

How does nipple correction surgery work?

Nipple correction surgery is carried out under a local anaesthetic. You will usually be in and out of the clinic within an hour. You can take a couple of days to rest and then can return to most normal activities.
These are the typical steps involved in each treatment:

Areola Reduction
1.
A local anaesthetic is administered to the area.
2.
Your surgeon will remove a circular portion of the outer brown ring of the areola.
3.
The skin is pulled inwards around the areola to make the area smaller.

Inverted Nipple Correction
1.
Anaesthetic is administered as mentioned above.
2.
An incision is made at the base of the nipple.
3.
The milk ducts are detached from the nipple, allowing it to project forward.

Nipple reduction
1.
Anaesthetic is administered as mentioned above.
2.
An incision is made into the neck of the nipple, and some tissue is removed to reduce the height of the nipple.
3.
The area is sutured shut, pushing some of the nipple into the breast tissue and decreasing its size and protrusion.

What should I expect from nipple correction surgery?

Patients usually choose nipple correction surgery because they are unhappy with an abnormality in their nipples or something in this area is causing them pain and discomfort. This procedure is a relatively straightforward and a safe option to help restore some confidence and alleviate any pain.
Of course, the choice to elect for this surgery still shouldn't be taken lightly. You should ensure you discuss your options and expectations with your surgeon during the initial consultation, and you should feel happy and confident to go ahead with the procedure. All risks and side effects should also be explained to you during this time.

During surgery, you will be given a local anaesthetic. This means you will be awake during the procedure, but you won't feel any pain. If you're particularly nervous, you might be able to opt for a sedative also.

After the procedure, you will be able to go straight home. It's usually best that you have someone drive you while the effects of the anaesthetic wear off. It is advised that you take a couple of days to rest as you will likely notice some mild discomfort during this time and you need to avoid aggravating the area. For the same reason, you should refrain from any strenuous exercise for a number of weeks as it might irritate the area and cause chafing and discomfort.

After the procedure, you might notice some slight soreness, but it'll likely be mild and something you can control yourself with over-the-counter pain medication. A gauze dressing may be applied to the area, but you will be shown how to care for and change this if necessary. Your surgeon should advise that you don't wear any tight tops or padded/tight bras for around two weeks after your procedure because they will compress the nipple and hinder recovery.

The effects of this procedure are immediate, although it may take a couple of days for any swelling to subside and for you to see the final result. There will likely be some minor scarring, but it will start to fade after several weeks, continually doing so over the months following the surgery.

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Nipple correction surgery prices vary across countries depending on a variety of factors such as, the country of choice, the exchange rate present there as well as the experience of the doctor and whether you choose to combine it with other treatments.

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Insider tips

Check out our curated list of tips and things to keep in mind before, during, and after your treatment.

Before treatment

Your surgeon will offer some pre-operative advice and recommendations during your consultation, but in general, it might be advised that you avoid alcohol 24 hours before surgery. If you are taking any blood-thinning medications or supplements, you might also be required to stop those in the lead-up to your procedure.

If you're a smoker, you will be required to stop smoking in the weeks prior to your procedure. It can have an effect on your recovery.

You will need to arrange for someone to collect you from the hospital once you have received your treatment. You should be fairly mobile and able to perform basic tasks, but it would also be helpful to have someone to aid you for one to two days after the procedure.

During treatment

Nipple correction surgery is carried out under a local anaesthetic, so you will be awake during the procedure, but you won't be able to feel it. You might notice some swelling and bruising immediately after treatment as the anaesthetic wears off, but this shouldn't be too painful. You will be able to leave as soon as the treatment is complete. Very often, patients only spend about an hour in the practice in total.

After treatment

Once you've had your nipple correction surgery, you might notice some tenderness and bruising, but this should only last a couple of days. You can control this pain with paracetamol.

You will need to take a couple of days to rest after the surgery, but after that, you can return to work and any light everyday tasks. Strenuous exercise and activities should be avoided for a number of weeks following the procedure.

Your surgeon will provide further advice during your follow-up appointment, but it usually takes several weeks for the nipple to completely recover.

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Can I breastfeed after a nipple correction surgery?

It depends on your nipple abnormality, the reason behind the problem and which procedure your surgeon advises you undertake. In the most serious cases, the milk ducts are divided and you will not be able to breastfeed. Your surgeon will always try and retain your breastfeeding ability where possible. If you are particularly worried about being able to breastfeed in the future, you might want to delay your nipple correction surgery until after you have had a family.